As a student and staff member at Murdoch University, high standards of conduct are expected and required to ensure that all are treated with respect, fairness, and integrity. 

Students are responsible for making themselves aware of University Statutes and other regulations, including any relevant policy and procedures pertaining to their rights and responsibilities and to abide by these. 

General conduct

Students are expected to behave ethically and respectfully in all dealings with all members of our University community, and wider community in their capacity as a student of Murdoch  University.

Read the Student Code of Conduct

Academic conduct 

The University is entitled to expect honest work from students. Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication or falsification of data, and any activities that may unfairly advantage or disadvantage students academically are not acceptable. Students are also expected to be aware of their individual rights and responsibilities regarding the proper use of copyright material.

Read the Student Academic Integrity Policy

Ethics

The University requires all students and staff to act on three fundamental ethical principles:

  • The Principle of Justice
  • The Principle of Respect, and
  • The Principle of Responsible Care

Read the Code of Ethics